Chelsea extended a 31-year unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge against Everton with a 2-0 victory that looked to steady a club coming off a difficult spell. The win ended a four-match winless run in all competitions that included a 2-1 Champions League defeat to Atalanta and came with the wider concern that Chelsea had dropped more home points from winning positions than any other Premier League side during 2025–26.

Malo Gusto was the standout figure. He played an integral role in the opening goal by drifting into midfield and threading a slide-rule pass to Cole Palmer, whose timely run and finish beat Jordan Pickford at the near post. On the stroke of half-time Gusto added his own strike, his second in his last six Premier League games, having not scored in his first 67 competitive appearances. That second goal arrived after a rapid counter in which Pedro Neto beat Vitaliy Mykolenko and supplied Gusto for a simple finish.

Everton had moments of danger. A 14th-minute hamstring injury forced Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall off, and Carlos Alcaraz, introduced from the bench, almost gifted Alejandro Garnacho a presentable chance when his attempted pass back to Pickford was intercepted. Garnacho contrived to miss the target with the goal at his mercy.

Robert Sánchez was largely untroubled but performed well as a sweeper-keeper and made key saves, while Wesley Fofana produced a strong defensive showing with numerous clearances and interceptions. Cole Palmer was lively and created the opening goal before being replaced by Andrey Santos. Substitutes Jamie Gittens and Estêvão also featured late on.

Chelsea controlled the match statistics, enjoying 58% possession and producing an xG of 2.07 to Everton’s 1.03. The hosts registered 17 total shots with five on target compared to Everton’s 11 shots and two on target. Chelsea saw out the win to climb back into the Premier League’s top four.

Match facts: possession 58% to 42%, xG 2.07 to 1.03, shots 17 to 11, shots on target 5 to 2, big chances 5 to 3, passing accuracy 88% to 83%, fouls 13 to 11, corners 4 to 7.

The Premier League shortlists for November have been published, highlighting individual runs that shaped the month.

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes closed November with three goals, two of which arrived in the win over Manchester City. Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall delivered a memorable strike against Manchester United, also scoring against Newcastle and providing an assist against Fulham. Manchester City winger Jérémy Doku produced one of the season’s most eye-catching individual displays as he demolished Liverpool and helped Pep Guardiola’s side remain competitive in the title race.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes finished November with four assists, creating goals against Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Morgan Gibbs-White enjoyed a three-game scoring streak for Nottingham Forest, firing home against Man Utd, Leeds United and in the away victory at Liverpool.

Chelsea defender Reece James featured in all four of the Blues’ Premier League matches in November. His assist in the 1–1 draw with Arsenal capped off a truly stunning individual showing in a month which yielded a total of three clean sheets. Arsenal’s Declan Rice added attacking impetus with a goal against Burnley and an assist in the north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago continued his hot form, adding five goals across November with strikes against Newcastle, Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley among them.

Managers with strong cases included Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s unbeaten month, which produced wins over Burnley and Tottenham as well as draws with Sunderland and Chelsea. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa won three of four and emerged as outside contenders in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s Man City scored a league-high 10 goals in November, including the victory over Liverpool. Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton & Hove Albion conceded once in four games, producing wins over Leeds, Brentford and Nottingham Forest. Chelsea went unbeaten under Enzo Maresca with three wins and a draw. Marco Silva’s Fulham recorded three wins over Wolves, Sunderland and Tottenham.

Recent monthly winners: Jack Grealish (Everton, August), Erling Haaland (Man City, September), Bryan Mbeumo (Man Utd, October). Recent manager winners: Arne Slot (Liverpool, August), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace, September), Ruben Amorim (Man Utd, October).

Ruben Amorim marked his first anniversary as Manchester United manager with a painful defeat as Everton left Old Trafford with a historic win.

The match threatened to swing United’s way early on when Idrissa Gueye was sent off 13 minutes in after a clash with teammate Michael Keane. Gueye became the first player dismissed for clashing with his own teammate in a Premier League match since Ricardo Fuller in December 2008. An errant Gueye pass allowed Bruno Fernandes to pounce and shoot wide, after which Gueye confronted Keane and slapped him. It was no more than a tap, but referee Tony Harrington dismissed Gueye, who apologised to Keane and the Everton supporters via Instagram post-match.

United had hoped a lopsided victory would push them into the top four, extending an unbeaten run to six games, but instead they remain tenth with 18 points from 12 games.

Everton took the lead through a fine Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall finish just before the half-hour mark. Playing against ten men, Amorim’s side failed to convert their numerical advantage into a breakthrough. United kept three centre backs on the pitch throughout and increasingly targeted crosses, delivering 38 into the box, yet Everton’s defence held firm.

Jordan Pickford made six saves, a couple of which were outstanding, and those interventions helped the Toffees secure just their third Premier League victory at Old Trafford.

The result returns scrutiny to Amorim. He enjoyed a brief respite before the November break, but Everton’s triumph ensures questions will resume. Amorim has now lost more Premier League games as Manchester United boss than José Mourinho in 54 fewer attempts. His win rate of 30.8% remains the worst among Manchester United managers in the competition’s history.